Overview

• Kate Garraway revealed she incurred 'excessive, unpayable debt' while funding care for her late husband, Derek Draper, who required extensive medical support after contracting COVID-19.
• Garraway confronted Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Good Morning Britain, questioning the delays in funding appeals and the lack of adequate support for families in similar situations.
• Streeting acknowledged the widespread struggles with care costs and announced the formation of an independent commission to develop a National Care Service, with proposals expected by 2028.
• Critics, including social care organizations, have expressed concern that the timeline for reform is too slow, warning of continued strain on families and the care sector.
• Reports show millions of unpaid carers in the UK face financial hardship, with many living in relative poverty due to the high costs of care and insufficient government support.